Proposed burger outlet in Whāngarei remains resolutely on the backburner.

The CE of the trust running Te Kāpehu Whetū fears academic achievement will drop.

From the Red Square of Moscow to humble Northland ....

May the 4th was with Josh Roberts on Monday when he towed his prize catch to shore.

Northland chef on trial in Whangarei for allegedly raping a sex worker.

Northlander on trial accused of raping a sex worker

Sixty-five-year-old golfer scores two holes in one in a single round.

Mike Dinsdale chats with Kiwi kiddy TV superstar and Kaikohe girl Suzy Cato.

Police allege secret camera was in NZ's Washington embassy toilets for many months.

Gang member arrested after police chase ends with stolen car crashing through gate.

Local businessman helps out Whangarei widow after her car wheels were stolen.

News snippets from around Northland

Mostly fine weather is in store for Northland for the rest of this week.

Police investigating a Whangarei bank robbery have turned to a television show for help.

MPs should have pressed for four-lane highway from Whangarei to Auckland, advocate says.

Government has ignored Northland's MPs and the will of the people, Shane Reti says.

Knife wielding robbers take cash in robbery of tavern.

Two suffer life-threatening injuries in two-car crash north of Hikurangi.

Council randomly audits pool fencing after concerns raised - with appalling results.

Good Samaritan fuming at motorists who drove by and didn't bother to help.

Northport now a container port after first container-only cargo ship leaves.

Two ring-ins and a get-out-of-jail-free card give Marist a win over Kaierau on Saturday.

A person has been killed and three others injured after two separate crashes overnight.

Dargaville service station robber was deportee from Australia with long criminal history.

Whangarei District Council looking to leave baggage and 'council' behind.

Police are reminding people on the water to let someone know their whereabouts.

Escape Rentals have posted a public apology on their Facebook page and website.

Transport Minister says operational decisions on road projects are made by the NZTA board.

Jury expected to retire today in the meth trial in the Whangarei District Court.

A helicopter and Coastguard vessels were involved in the six hour search.